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Dozens of caravans have illegally occupied a former football field in Rémelfing; the mayor plans legal eviction. In Annecy-le-Vieux, about 50 caravans have taken over a car park, disrupting a job fair and BMX track construction.
Two illegal traveller caravan encampments have been reported in France.
In Rémelfing (Moselle), several dozen caravans have set up on a former football field. The mayor could not prevent their arrival despite police presence and now intends to use legal procedures to evict them.
In Annecy-le-Vieux (Haute-Savoie), about 50 caravans have been occupying part of the Espace Rencontre car park since 7 March. The site was scheduled to host a Job and Education Forum on 12 March, and construction of a BMX track for the 2027 UCI Cycling World Championships has begun. Forum organisers have arranged alternative parking, as eviction will not take place before Wednesday.
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Several dozen traveler caravans have illegally settled on a former football field in Rémelfing. The mayor was unable to prevent their arrival despite ...
Several dozen traveler caravans have illegally settled on a former football field in Rémelfing. The mayor was unable to prevent their arrival despite police presence and now plans to use legal recourse to have them removed.
Approximately 50 travelers' caravans have been illegally occupying part of the Espace Rencontre parking lot in Annecy-le-Vieux since March 7. The site...
Approximately 50 travelers' caravans have been illegally occupying part of the Espace Rencontre parking lot in Annecy-le-Vieux since March 7. The site is scheduled to host the Forum of Professions and Education on March 12 and has begun construction of a BMX track for the 2027 UCI Cycling World Championships. Forum organizers have arranged alternative parking as the eviction will not occur before Wednesday.
Updated: 18.07.2026
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